The scholarships are funded by the University of South Australia with the same conditions as APAs.

The scholarship is available to Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia undertaking a higher degree by research at the University of South Australia.

The scholarship provides a stipend of $23,728 per year (2012 rate, indexed annually). Tenure is 3 years for a PhD and 2 years for a master by research, with a possible a 6-month extension for PhD students. The scholarship also provides a thesis allowance and, where applicable, a relocation allowance.